More than 1,000 people participated in the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations in New York City on June 20th-21st, celebrating the ancient tradition of yoga brought to the West from India. This historic gathering was led by one of India’s most revered and beloved spiritual leaders, HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, President of Parmarth Niketan (Rishikesh), Co-Founder of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), along with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji Director of the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan and Secretary General of GIWA. Both luminaries, known for their altruism and global interfaith endeavours, have curated some of today’s leading yoga talent to join them in illuminating the myriad gifts yoga brings to the world.
Courtesy: Parmarth Niketan
